Full size spare

[vengo97]

I gotta say after seeing peoples window stickers today, I texted chip @Granger Ford and confirmed that my XLT 2.0 Lux, 4k, FX4, Copilot 360 does NOT come with a full size spare tire. I think the way the build sheet on Ford's website show it as (included with the hybrid at no cost) is pretty misleading. I was expecting it to come with at least one of those packages that it was mentioned on, that I added for $1000's extra. At best poor explanation on Ford's web builder, at worst a pretty shitty way to save a couple $.

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[WesM]

The spare tire does not even come on a matching wheel, unless you get the XL trim. So its not like you can really even use it in your regular tire rotation, unless your ok with non matching wheels.

Not sure about everyone else, but when I saw the "included with hybrid" note, I took that as a pretty clear sign the EB did not have it included in that package.

 

[jimmy fitzwell]

It was clear from the start that it was a $115 option. Very good deal!

 

[vengo97]

It was clear from the start that it was a $115 option. Very good deal!

Clear as mud. Why even list a full size spare in the sections of the packages, if it wasn't included with that package?

 

[Redbaron]

I also made the mistake of not adding a full size spare on my lariat lux Mav. I thought heck it comes with it. $115 is a deal for a tire with a steel Rim. I am curious if I can have the dealer order it separately for me? My truck is already scheduled.

 

[vap0rtranz]

Clear as mud.

Agreed, the trim & model guide used the language "standard on Hybrid" which didn't make sense: is the full-size spare already on the Hybrid so customers don't need the package? or is the full-size spare downsized to a "standard" donut for Hybrids? or do EB customers still need to add the full-size spare option? Evidently it was the 3rd interpretation.

 

[The Weatherman]

I also made the mistake of not adding a full size spare on my lariat lux Mav. I thought heck it comes with it. $115 is a deal for a tire with a steel Rim. I am curious if I can have the dealer order it separately for me? My truck is already scheduled.

Yes you can.

 

[vengo97]

Yes you can.

I wonder if that would be a cheap way to order 4 rims to throw snow tires on?

 

[The Weatherman]

Somehow I think they may limit how many ‘spare’ tires you can order.

 

[jimmy fitzwell]

Clear as mud. Why even list a full size spare in the sections of the packages, if it wasn't included with that package?

Good question.

 

[Rkbrumbelow]

I gotta say after seeing peoples window stickers today, I texted chip @Granger Ford and confirmed that my XLT 2.0 Lux, 4k, FX4, Copilot 360 does NOT come with a full size spare tire. I think the way the build sheet on Ford's website show it as (included with the hybrid at no cost) is pretty misleading. I was expecting it to come with at least one of those packages that it was mentioned on, that I added for $1000's extra. At best poor explanation on Ford's web builder, at worst a pretty shitty way to save a couple $.

wait a year and buy a matching spare from a wreck. Or buy a steelie now, but get the same exact size snd tire as on the other 4

 

[Darnon]

Beneath the rear of the bed.

 

[jimmy fitzwell]

Beneath the rear of the bed.

There is a procedure in the Owner's Manual for securing a flat tire in the bed which makes me question if a full size fits under there if a full size spare is not ordered.

 

[Darnon]

There is a procedure in the Owner's Manual for securing a flat tire in the bed which makes me question if a full size fits under there if a full size spare is not ordered.

That's probably just because an aluminum rim might not be compatible with the stowage mechanism.

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